I think either chair would work, but I'm gonna stick 'em in her room in a minute so you can see them. First, I love the blue plates on the mantel, but I hope she doesn't plan to leave them like that. Tell me it isn't finished. (Very pretty room, BTW.) Back in a bit.

Tell her if she chooses the first chair to get a whole ottoman.

Is that the contractor passed out on the couch? Someone in the witness protection program? Are we sure he's alive. ;-)

A few more chairs for her consideration:

From Crate and Barrel:

I like the second chair with the navy ikat and both of Grover's above from C&B directly above this post.

I'm the opposite since I do not care for modern. I love the first chair and if she goes with it, I would do what Grover suggested--buy a matching ottoman!

The rolled armed chair with that pattern goes perfectly well with the decor imo. It doesn't read particularly traditional to me, just looks charming and adds a softer touch. That said the other options are nice too.

Julie we definitely can!

Adam

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